I am still getting to know you all but I have learned a few things. The members of CPS . . . Don't hold back with opinions and even a bit of ribbing now and again. But I sense an overall feeling of Christian love here . . .

The third best thing about CPS is that we're (mostly) mature adults who can 'talk' honestly with others without being offended by their differing opinion or life experiences. No hurt feelings. No schoolyard posturing. Those who are easily offended or uncomfortable with frank discussion of contentious topics usually turn and leave once they realize they'll not receive cosseting or apologies.

Unless, of course, one is weak or wounded. Then we circle up, pray, and offer love and encouragement. For maybe five minutes. After that you better get up and walk it off. (JK with that last line. Sort of.)

"If we ever get to heaven boys, it aint because we aint done nothin' wrong" - Kris Kristofferson

"One of the things I love about CPS is the frank and enthusiastic dysfunction here. God help me, I do love it so." – OldWorldSwine

"I'd like to put a hook in that puppet and swing it through a bunch of salmon!" - durangopipe

It has been said before but worth saying again: on an internet forum without the facial expression in a person to person exchange, without hearing tone of voice or any other body language cues it is nearly impossible to asses the precise nature of ones comments. Comments are made, misinterpreted, responded to and misinterpreted. A discussion can get out of hand quickly.

I’m in. I had no idea Rusty passed on . Could someone please pm me or post the POY info on the CPS Facebook page when things get closer? I’m in my last class before graduation and won’t be around until I’m done. Thank you.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
The old pipe gives the sweetest smoke.

mountainman wrote:I’m in. I had no idea Rusty passed on . Could someone please pm me or post the POY info on the CPS Facebook page when things get closer? I’m in my last class before graduation and won’t be around until I’m done. Thank you.

There isn't an official link between the forums here and that FB interest group - that's more of a coincidence than anything.

Whether this POY will have anything to do with Rusty remains to be seen-someone got their knickers in a twist, and this group is trying to sort itself out to figure out how to move forward with regards to this POY of 2018.

Whether this POY will have anything to do with Rusty remains to be seen-someone got their knickers in a twist, and this group is trying to sort itself out to figure out how to move forward with regards to this POY of 2018.

mountainman wrote:I’m in. I had no idea Rusty passed on . Could someone please pm me or post the POY info on the CPS Facebook page when things get closer? I’m in my last class before graduation and won’t be around until I’m done. Thank you.

There isn't an official link between the forums here and that FB interest group - that's more of a coincidence than anything.

Actually there is a link, me. I started the Facebook group to give our members another avenue to connect with each other. No coincidence, it was very intentional. 🧐

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
The old pipe gives the sweetest smoke.

Whether this POY will have anything to do with Rusty remains to be seen-someone got their knickers in a twist, and this group is trying to sort itself out to figure out how to move forward with regards to this POY of 2018.

1. Someone always gets their knickers in a twist; it's the nature of the beast.
2. This group always has to sort itself out on the POY.
3. Working as intended.

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Winner of the CPS Award: "Most Likely to be Found Without Pants at Any Given Moment"

Whether this POY will have anything to do with Rusty remains to be seen-someone got their knickers in a twist, and this group is trying to sort itself out to figure out how to move forward with regards to this POY of 2018.

1. Someone always gets their knickers in a twist; it's the nature of the beast.
2. This group always has to sort itself out on the POY.
3. Working as intended.

Whether this POY will have anything to do with Rusty remains to be seen-someone got their knickers in a twist, and this group is trying to sort itself out to figure out how to move forward with regards to this POY of 2018.

1. Someone always gets their knickers in a twist; it's the nature of the beast.
2. This group always has to sort itself out on the POY.
3. Working as intended.

Whatever

Now who's twisted?

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Winner of the CPS Award: "Most Likely to be Found Without Pants at Any Given Moment"

Whether this POY will have anything to do with Rusty remains to be seen-someone got their knickers in a twist, and this group is trying to sort itself out to figure out how to move forward with regards to this POY of 2018.

1. Someone always gets their knickers in a twist; it's the nature of the beast.
2. This group always has to sort itself out on the POY.
3. Working as intended.

Whether this POY will have anything to do with Rusty remains to be seen-someone got their knickers in a twist, and this group is trying to sort itself out to figure out how to move forward with regards to this POY of 2018.

1. Someone always gets their knickers in a twist; it's the nature of the beast.
2. This group always has to sort itself out on the POY.
3. Working as intended.

Whatever

Now who's twisted?

Dude....I’m not twisted....I’m thoroughly amused.

If this gets you amused, you should check out Netflix.

2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Winner of the CPS Award: "Most Likely to be Found Without Pants at Any Given Moment"